| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $141.68 | 4.379% | $147.8842 | $147.88 | $147.90 | $147.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $145.80 | 8.583% | $158.314 | $158.31 | $158.30 | $158.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $161.46 | 10.357% | $178.1824 | $178.18 | $178.20 | $178.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $168.37 | 11.569% | $187.8487 | $187.85 | $187.85 | $187.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $205.49 | 12.404% | $230.979 | $230.98 | $231.00 | $231.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $125.52 | 12.632% | $141.3757 | $141.38 | $141.40 | $141.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $217.65 | 10.233% | $239.9221 | $239.92 | $239.90 | $239.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,165.97 | $1,284.5061 | $1,284.50 | $1,284.55 | $1,284.50 | |